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Hunting for nurdles!

Life

Taking out the trash

The islands sparkle a little brighter, thanks to the 100 volunteers who joined the Great Island Clean Up…

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Shaun Hubbard and Harold Kawaguchi, amongst the oaks they hold dear.

Life

The journey of oak restoration

With their noble trunks and majestic leaves, Garry oaks are stunning trees. They also provide habitat for a…

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Department of Environmental Stewardship interns educate the community.

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Plastic Film Recycling program expands through new partnership

San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship, the Town of Friday Harbor, Valmark (Friday Harbor Marketplace) and community…

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Kiwanis President Vicky Thalacker presents Teagan August with a $2,000 scholarship for completing his Commercial Driver’s License training program.

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Teagan August awarded $2,000 Kiwanis scholarship

Submitted by the Kiwanis Club.

Contributed photo by Jill Rain.
Barlow Tulalip dock.

Life

How the islands’ climate is changing: Winds and tides

By Russel Barsh

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Interim Chief TJ Bishop and Superintendent Nathan Butler.

News

San Juan Island EMS chief transition

Submitted by San Juan County Hospital District No. 1.

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Cancer Care Garden provides peace for its guests.

Life

A small, mighty cancer center brings hope to its visitors

By Marieke Danniau, Journal contributor

Contributed photo by John Sinclair
A scene from ISL’s “Romeo and Juliet” performance

Life

Furthering a legacy

Approximately 30 years ago, Dan Mayes and Helen Machin-Smith had a dream — bringing quality theater, particularly Shakespeare,…

Gary Shigenaka photo.

Life

When oil meets shore: Inside a shoreline assessment workshop on Lopez Island

By Bill Symes and Elaina Thompson

Darrell Kirk photo.

Life

San Juan County’s shoreline protection plan draws sharp criticism from scientists and conservationists

By Darrell Kirk

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Suzie Lefever.

Life

Suzie Lefever leaves behind a legacy of good health

By Marieke Danniau

Darrell Kirk photo.
A WSF ferry approaches Orcas ferry landing.

News

Ferry reservation modernization project sinks after contract cancellation

By Darrell Kirk

Russel Barsh photo.
Camas.

Life

When Cattle Point was a garden

By Russel Barsh